At 321 PM MDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated heavy rain ending over the northeast portion of the San Mateo Mountains. However... 1 to 2 inches of rain fell over that area early in the afternoon with locally higher amounts approaching 3 inches. Flash flooding is likely in Canon de Pedro Padilla. These flood waters will reach Arroyo Conchas and travel through the Laguna reservation to the Rio San Jose. Flash flooding is also likely in Canon tapia and Hay Meadow Canyon from their headwaters to the Rio Puerco.

* a very moist airmass remains in place and this will support scattered to numerous thunderstorms... primarily over central to northwestern and north central New Mexico. Periods of heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding with rainfall rates commonly approaching 1 to 3 inches per hour.

* Locales that will be most susceptible to flash flooding include those around steep terrain... urban drainages... and areas that have recently experienced heavy rainfall over the past few days.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead toflash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flashflood warnings be issued.